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SpaceJunky Play @ Sci Fi Convention in Second Life & Shakti meets Rod Roddenberry from the Star Trek Empire

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

On July 10th at 8pmslt SpaceJunkywill perform in Second Life at the SCI FI Convention as part of the Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society. Rod Roddenberry the son of legendary science fiction producer Gene Roddenberry and Sci Fi visionary in his own right is a special guest speaker and will talk about the future of the Star Trek Empire.
Tania's avatar Shakti had the pleasure of meeting Rod in a private roundtable meeting today and Rod himself will be giving SpaceJunky a listen soon!

The convention was mentioned on the MMO Report on G4TV.

http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/706113/The-MMO-Report-Thursday-July-8th.html

RIP Crystal City

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

RIP Planet 7 - Crystal City.
The Second Life SpaceJunky community is now closed for the moment due to the band working on other projects. SpaceJunky will continue to do concerts in Second Life. Here is a look back at the beautiful crystal city.

http://picasaweb.google.com/izzyatthecreek/StretchSProject#

Now On Reverbnation!!

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Come join us on ReverbNation...become a fan and street team member...soon we will be assigning cosmic missions that could have you getting free mp3s from the band!
What are you waiting on for??
http://www.reverbnation.com/spacejunky#tab=rich_text

New Crystal City in Second Life!

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Yes that's right we are building a new crystal city on Planet 7 in Second Life...if you've ever wanted to live in space in a virtual world....let us know .. a few homes left!!!

Major Corporations Seek Out SpaceJunky To Play Concerts In The Virtual Realm!

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

More and more SpaceJunky are being sought out by major corporations to play "virtual concerts" in their virtual environments. Corporations like

MILLIONS OF US, a recognised leader in creating immersive brand marketing through virtual worlds, MMOGs and social media,

SONY - Acid Software Remix Contest for their song Gravitational Pull

PARAMOUNT PICTURES- Blades Of Glory DVD Release

ZOPPINI- Italian Jewelry Company

WARNER BROS- Gossip Girls

SPLITSVILLE BOWLING- Opening Of Splitsville In Second Life

and just recently a show for RADIO IMAGO, the largest webradio station in Italy!!

SpaceJunky Island Featured in Showcase on Second Life Website

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

SpaceJunky now has their own private island in the virtual world of Second Life, where fans can interact with each other, go to concerts and even rent a virtual mansion and live on the island. Linden Lab the creators and owners of this world have now featured them on their website in their Showcase Section, which highlights THE hottest places to go in this virtual realm of over 10 million people.

SPACEJUNKY ISLAND SHOWCASE"

SONY ACIDPLANET REMIX CONTEST

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

SpaceJunky's involvement with SL has resulted in Sony Creative Software's AcidPlanet hosting a remix contest for their song Gravitational Pull.This is the same remix contest that they have hosted for the likes of Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, Nine Inch Nails and Black Eyed Peas.

This came about because of SpaceJunky's involvement with SL and their recent story on CNN International about how the band is using SL to reach out to music fans all over the world.

How To Enter
First, create your remix of "Gravitational Pull." If you don't already have ACIDÂ® software, download the free ACID XPRESSâ„¢ software. Next, download some of the loops. Using the ACID music creation software, paint the loops into your remix. When you're finished, return to this page and click the Upload My Entry button. Upload your track, and you've entered the contest.

The contest closes on July 11th and Shakti and the band will choose the winner, they also have plans to host some rave parties featuring their favorite remixes from SL and yours could be one of them. If you come to AcidPlanet from SL be sure and leave a message on the forums and your profile saying that you heard about the contest in SL.

SPACEJUNKY ON CNN!

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

On Jan 24th through the weekend SpaceJunky was featured on CNN about using the virual world of Second Life to promote their new CD "Resident Alien". You can see it at the CNN website or go to
You Tube

Join SpaceJunky in Second Life!

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

We have lots of exciting things happening in SL and out so don't forget to join our mailing list so you can be in the loop! If you want to join Second Life but don't where to start - click on the link below!

Reba cuts "Big Blue Sky" for Hallmark CD "Love Revival" after hearing SpaceJunky's original track.

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

A few years before SpaceJunky released their new debut CD "Resident Alien" they played as the studio band behind country rocker Steve Azar. Not only did they deliver him a #2 hit single that remained on the charts for 48 weeks they also played a smoking swamp-roots version "Big Blue Sky" written by SpaceJunky producer Rafe Van Hoy, which has just been recorded and released by Reba McEntire on her First Valentine's Day Album "Love Revival" - Available Exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores everywhere. Reba at her rockin' best! Check it out!

Info Tidbit:
Tania met Reba on her "Girls Night Out Tour" while she was musical director and keyboardist for Jamie O'Neal.